Judge Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Judge Susan Crawford won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election against challenger Judge Brad Schimel on Tuesday.

The Details: Crawford won with 55% of the vote. The result maintains the court's current 4-3 liberal majority as it prepares to hear cases on significant issues such as abortion, redistricting, and voting rules.  Crawford received endorsements and financial backing from former President Barack Obama, George Soros, and Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL). On the other hand, Schimel received strong support from President Trump and Elon Musk.

For Context: The race saw nearly $99 million in total spending, making it the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history.

How The Media Covered It: The Associated Press (Left bias) focused on the significant political interests involved in the race, emphasizing the involvement of Musk and Trump. The Washington Examiner (Lean Right) framed the result as bad for Trump, suggesting that his first few months in office might have distanced some Republicans and energized the Democratic party. 

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